JP6105071B2 - Container capable of simultaneous coupling in horizontal and vertical directions - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a container, and more particularly to a container capable of simultaneous coupling in the horizontal and vertical directions. The present invention also relates to a container whose sealing force is improved by bonding.

  Usually, a container is formed of a main body for containing food and drink and a cover for covering the main body. However, when a large number of containers are stored in a refrigerator or the like, they are arranged in a horizontal direction and stacked in a vertical direction.

  At this time, the containers stacked in the vertical direction are mutually coupled so that they are firmly fixed, and many couplings between the upper body and the lower cover are used. For example, Patent Document 1, There exists patent document 2 etc.

  However, in the case of such a conventional container, since it is a structure laminated | stacked only to a perpendicular direction, it is not considered at all about the coupling | bonding of the container arranged in the horizontal direction.

  In addition, since there is no air flow at the boundary surfaces of the containers stacked vertically, for example, when stored in a refrigerator, cold air is not transmitted to food and drink positioned above and below the boundary surfaces of the stacked containers. There is a problem.

Republic of Korea Open Patent No. 2010-0106947 Republic of Korea Patent No. 2009-0096058

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a container in which a large number of containers can be simultaneously and vertically coupled.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a container in which a large number of containers can be simultaneously coupled vertically and horizontally with a simple structure while sufficiently securing the mechanical strength of the cover.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a container with a smooth air flow at the interface between a number of containers connected.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a container whose sealing force is improved by bonding.

  According to an embodiment of the present invention, the rib is formed of a main body having a storage space formed therein and having an opening on one side and a cover covering the main body, and separated into at least two along a lower surface edge of the main body. And two or more track-like coupling grooves into which ribs of other main bodies are inserted are formed on the surface of the cover so as to be separated from each other, and the coupling groove is included inside the back surface edge of the cover. A track-shaped sealing groove having a size is formed and an opening edge of the main body is inserted, and a separation portion of a coupling groove of another cover is inserted into a separated portion of the rib of the main body or different from each other. A container is provided which allows simultaneous coupling in the horizontal and vertical directions, characterized in that the surface edges of the cover are inserted simultaneously.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, a main body in which a storage space is formed and a cover covering the main body are formed, and ribs separated into at least two or more along the lower surface edge of the main body are formed to protrude, Two or more track-like grooves into which ribs of other main bodies are inserted are formed on the surface of the cover so as to be separated from each other, an air flow space is formed inside the ribs, and the ribs are separated. An air inlet / outlet is formed in a part to form an air flow channel connecting the air inlet / outlet and the air flow space, and a separation part of a coupling groove of another cover is inserted into a separated part of the rib of the body Or a container capable of simultaneous coupling in the horizontal and vertical directions, characterized in that the surface edges of different covers are inserted simultaneously.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, a storage space is formed inside and a main body that is open on one side and a cover that covers the main body are formed along a pair of edges facing each other on the lower surface of the main body. Ribs separated into at least two or more are projected and formed, and a coupling groove into which a rib of another main body is inserted is formed on the upper surface of the cover so as to extend in the same direction as the rib is disposed. A track-like sealing groove having a size including the coupling groove is formed on the lower surface edge of the main body, and the opening edge of the main body is inserted, and the ribs of the main body are separated from each other and adjacent to each other. A container capable of simultaneous coupling in the horizontal and vertical directions is provided, characterized in that the top edge of the cover is inserted simultaneously.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, a storage space is formed in the interior of the main body and a cover that covers the main body is formed. The lower surface of the main body protrudes and extends in the first direction. At least two or more pairs of ribs spaced apart from each other are arranged in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and a coupling groove into which the rib is inserted is formed on the upper surface of the cover corresponding to the rib. In addition, a track-shaped sealing groove having a size including the coupling groove is formed on the lower surface edge of the cover, and the opening edge of the main body is inserted, and one rib pair is adjacent to another rib pair. A container capable of simultaneous coupling in the horizontal and vertical directions is provided, characterized in that the spacing between them is equal to or greater than the width of the top edge of the cover of the containers adjacent to each other.

  According to the above structure, since a large number of containers are coupled simultaneously in the vertical and horizontal directions, a single lump can be formed as a whole and a reliable coupling can be achieved.

  In addition, an air flow space is formed at the boundary surface between the containers connected in the vertical direction, and an air flow is generated through the air inlet / outlet. Therefore, even if the containers form one lump, the air flows between the containers. The flow can be made smooth.

  Further, the strength of the cover can be maintained even if the groove is formed by forming the coupling groove formed on the cover continuously or discontinuously in a straight line in the length direction or the width direction.

  Further, the sealing force is improved by connecting a large number of containers.

It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the container by one Example of this invention. It is sectional drawing cut | disconnected along AA of FIG. It is sectional drawing cut | disconnected along BB of FIG. It is the perspective view which turned over and showed the main body of the container of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the example of various kinds of containers. It is a perspective view which shows the state which couple | bonded many containers of FIG. 1 with the vertical and horizontal direction. It is a perspective view which shows the container by the other Example of this invention. It is sectional drawing cut | disconnected along CC of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state which couple | bonded many containers of FIG. 5 with the vertical and horizontal direction. It is a perspective view which shows the modification of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the container by the other Example of this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a container according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 1a and 1b are cross-sectional views taken along lines AA and BB in FIG. 1, respectively. It is the perspective view which turned over and showed the main body of 1 container.

  Referring to FIG. 1, the container 100 is formed of a main body 120 that stores food and drink and a cover 110 that is coupled to the main body 120.

  The main body 120 is formed of a single main body, and an opening is formed on one side so as to form a hexahedron as a whole, and a storage space 121 is provided therein.

  Further, each side wall of the main body 120 is inclined so as to become wider toward the top.

  Referring to FIG. 2, ribs 123 and 124 protrude from the lower surface of the main body 120. The ribs 123 and 124 are separated from each other and face each other. In this embodiment, the ribs 123 and 124 have a symmetrical shape, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the ribs 123 and 124 may be formed in different sizes.

  Accordingly, air inlets 125 and 126 are formed at the portions where the ribs 123 and 124 are separated, and air flows along the lower surface of the main body 120 as indicated by arrows.

  The air inlets 125 and 126 correspond to the boundary region 116 formed in the cover 110 of another container stacked below as described later. However, the air inlets 125 and 126 are sufficiently secured to have a boundary region. A sufficient space can be formed between the surface of 116.

  An air flow space 127 is provided on the lower surface of the main body 120 by the protruding ribs 123 and 125, and air connecting the air inlet / outlet 125 -air flow space 127 -air inlet / outlet 126 by the air inlet / outlet 125 and 126 communicating with the air flow space 127. A flow channel is formed.

  In this embodiment, the ribs 123 and 124 are separated into two to form two air inlets 125 and 126. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ribs are separated into a large number and a large number of air inlets and outlets are formed. May be formed.

  Further, referring to FIGS. 1, 1a and 1b, the cover 110 is formed of a single body, but the surface of the cover 110 is formed with a pair of track-like coupling grooves 112 and 113, and the back surface. A sealing groove 111 is formed in a track shape along the edge.

  In this embodiment, the coupling grooves 112 and 113 and the sealing groove 111 are connected to each other in a track shape. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be separated at least in one or more places.

  Referring to FIGS. 1 and 1a, the sealing groove 111 is formed to have a size including the coupling grooves 112 and 113 therein, but is formed on opposite surfaces.

  In this embodiment, the shape of the vertical cross section of each of the coupling grooves 112 and 113 is a quadrangular shape, and the shape of the vertical cross section of the sealing groove 111 is a circular shape, but is not limited thereto.

  As described above, since the shape of the vertical cross section of the sealing groove 111 is circular, the shape of the vertical cross section of the edge 122 of the opening 121 of the main body 120 inserted therein is also circular.

  An inclined portion 111a extending downward is formed at the inlet of the sealing groove 111 so that the edge 122 of the main body 120 can be easily inserted.

  As described above, the coupling grooves 112 and 113 and the sealing groove 111 are formed on opposite surfaces. However, when viewed in the vertical installation position, the coupling grooves 112 and 113 are adjacent to the sealing groove 111. Formed.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 1a, the ribs 123 of the other main body 120 are inserted into the coupling grooves 112 and 113 in a state where the opening edge 122 of the main body 120 is inserted into the sealing groove 111. As shown by a small arrow, the boundary wall 112a between them is pushed toward the sealing groove 111 by the rib 123, and the sealing groove 111 and the opening edge 122 of the main body 120 are more securely coupled to each other. The inside of 12 is further sealed.

  Referring to FIG. 1 a, the surface of the cover 110 is formed by a concave region 114 surrounded by the coupling grooves 112 and 113 and a boundary region 116 formed between the coupling grooves 112 and 113. The recessed area 114 is formed lower than the boundary area 116 by t so that a sufficient air flow space 127 described later is provided so that the ribs 123 and 124 of the other main body 120 can be easily inserted.

  Further, the depth of the coupling grooves 112 and 113 may be formed to be smaller than the height of the ribs 123 and 124 so that the air flow space 127 may be further provided.

  In this embodiment, two coupling grooves 112 and 113 are formed on the surface of the cover 110 as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at least one coupling groove may be formed.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing examples of various types of containers.

  FIG. 3a shows a body 200 with one air inlet / outlet 240 and one coupling groove 212, and FIG. 3b shows a body 320 with two air inlets / outlets 325 and 326 and three coupling grooves 312 and 313. 3c shows a container 300 having 314, and FIG. 3c shows a container 400 having a body 400 having three air inlets 425, 426 and 427 and four coupling grooves 412 413 414 and 415.

  Here, the size of the coupling groove and the air inlet / outlet is the same for each container. Accordingly, the containers 100, 200, 300, and 400 shown in FIGS. 1 and 3 are arranged in an appropriate combination and are simultaneously coupled in the horizontal and vertical directions.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which a large number of containers are coupled in the vertical and horizontal directions.
The container 300 and the container 200 are arranged side by side on the container 400 having the largest size, and the container 100 is stacked vertically on the container 300 and the container 200.
Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, a method of stacking the container 100 on the container 300 and the container 200 will be described.

  Each container 100, 200, 300 is joined in advance by inserting the opening edge of the main body 120, 220, 320 into a sealing groove formed on the back surface of the cover 110, 210, 310.

  Ribs 123 and 124 of the container 100 are inserted into the coupling groove 314 of the container 300 and the coupling groove 212 of the container 200, respectively.

  At this time, the surface edge 211 of the container 200 and the surface edge 311 of the container 300 are simultaneously inserted into the air inlet / outlet 125 between the ribs 123 and 124, but as described above, the height of the ribs 123 and 124 is the coupling groove. Regions 214 and 316 that are larger than the depths of 212 and 314 and are surrounded by the coupling grooves 212 and 314 are formed lower than the surface edges 211 and 311 of the containers 200 and 300, and the surface edges 211 of the containers 200 and 300 are formed at the air inlet / outlet 125. , 311 is formed with a gap through which air flows.

  When the coupling is completed as described above, the containers 100, 200, 300, and 400 are coupled in the vertical direction, and the container 300 and the container 200 from which the container 100 is separated are bound together to form a horizontal coupling. Come to be.

  As a result, the containers 100, 200, 300, and 400 form a lump in the vertical and horizontal directions to form a reliable connection.

In addition, since an air flow space is formed at the boundary surface between the containers 100, 200, 300, and 400 coupled in the vertical direction and an air flow is generated through the air inlet / outlet, the containers form one lump. Also, the air flow between the containers 100, 200, 300, and 400 can be made smooth. Therefore, for example, when stored in a refrigerator, since it can flow smoothly between containers coupled to each other, cold air is evenly transmitted to food and drink located on the boundary surface.
Further, while the ribs 123 and 124 of the container 100 are inserted into the coupling grooves 212 and 314, the side walls of the coupling grooves 212 and 314 are pressed to pressurize the sealing grooves formed on the back surfaces of the containers 200 and 300 to be narrow. Therefore, the sealing force is further improved.

  FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a container according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5a is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the X direction is defined as the width direction and the Y direction is defined as the length direction.

  According to this embodiment, a large number of ribs 123 and 124 project and extend at regular intervals along the length direction along edges facing in the width direction on the lower surface of the main body 120.

  As a result, an air flow space 127 is formed by the lower surface of the main body 120 and the ribs 123 and 124, and a portion between the ribs 123 and 124 serves as an air inlet / outlet, and air flows from the outside through the air flow space 127. Constitutes an air flow channel that flows into or out of the air.

  Further, referring to FIG. 5, the cover 110 is formed of a single main body, but the coupling grooves 112 and 113 into which the ribs 123 and 124 of the other main body 120 are inserted on the upper surface of the cover 110 form the ribs 123 and 124. It is formed along the length direction at a position corresponding to the formed position.

  In this embodiment, the coupling grooves 112 and 113 are continuously formed along the length direction. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the coupling grooves 112 and 113 are discontinuous corresponding to the positions of the ribs 123 and 124. It may be formed automatically.

  In addition, the cover 110 has a structure as shown in FIG. 1a on the lower surface of the cover 110, and a track-like sealing groove 111 is formed along the edge, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which a large number of containers are coupled in the vertical and horizontal directions. The container 200 and the container 300 are arranged side by side on the container 100 having the largest size located at the bottom, and the container 400 is vertically stacked so as to overlap the container 200 and the container 300 in common. .

  Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, a method of stacking the container 400 on the container 200 and the container 300 will be described. Each container 100, 200, 300 is coupled in advance by inserting the opening edge of the main body 120, 220, 320 into a sealing groove formed on the lower surface of the cover 110, 210, 310.

  Ribs 422 and 423 of the container 400 are inserted into the coupling groove 312 of the container 300 and the coupling groove 121 of the container 200, respectively.

  At this time, the upper surface edge of the cover 210 of the container 200 and the upper surface edge portion of the cover 310 of the container 300 are simultaneously inserted into the separated portion between the ribs 422 and 423 to cover the container 200, 300. Are stacked vertically on the container 100 and horizontally coupled by the container 400. As a result, the containers 100, 200, 300, and 400 form a lump in the vertical and horizontal directions to form a reliable connection.

  At this time, as described above, the height of the ribs 422 and 423 of the container 400 is formed to be greater than the depth of the coupling grooves 212 and 312, so that the lower surface of the container 400 is interposed via the spaced portion between the ribs 422 and 423. And air flows into the space between the top surfaces of the containers 200 and 300 from the outside.

  As described above, the air flow space 127 is formed in the vertical boundary portion of the containers 100, 200, 300, and 400 coupled in the vertical direction, and is separated by the ribs of the vertically stacked containers 200, 300, and 400. By making the part serve as an air inlet / outlet port connecting the air flow space 127 and the outside, each container 100, 200, 300, even if the containers 100, 200, 300, 400 form one lump. , 400 can smooth the air flow. Therefore, for example, when stored in a refrigerator, since it can flow smoothly between containers coupled to each other, cold air is evenly transmitted to food and drink located at the boundary portion.

  FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a modification of FIG. According to the illustrated container 100a, the coupling grooves 112a and 113a formed in pairs facing the upper surface of the cover 110a are formed along the length direction and extended to both ends. 112a and 113a are connected to the outside.

  Therefore, other containers stacked on the cover 110a may be pushed in from above, but may be inserted in the horizontal direction from the ends of the coupling grooves 112a and 113a.

  At this time, the cross sections of the coupling grooves 112a and 113a have a shape that expands and expands toward the bottom as shown in a circle of FIG. 7, and the cross section of the rib 122 inserted therein. Are formed in a similar manner so that the ribs 122 inserted into the coupling grooves 112a and 113a cannot be easily removed.

  FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a container according to another embodiment of the present invention. According to this embodiment, ribs 522 and 523 extending in the width direction and forming a pair are arranged on the lower surface of the main body 520 at a constant interval Rt in the length direction.

  Further, on the upper surface of the cover 510, coupling grooves 512 and 513 extending in the width direction and paired with a gap Gt like the ribs 522 and 523 are arranged at a constant gap Gt along the length direction.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 8, the distances Rt and Gt must be formed in the same manner, but by appropriately designing the length of the cover protruding from the side wall of the container body, Containers adjacent to can be coupled horizontally.

  In this embodiment, air inlets and outlets may be formed at portions where the ribs 522 and 523 are not formed, for example, at both ends in the width direction.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been mainly described so far, it goes without saying that various modifications can be made at the level of those skilled in the art. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be analyzed by being limited to the above-described embodiments, but should be analyzed by the claims described below.

Claims (11)

A container formed by a main body in which a storage space is formed and one side is opened, and a cover that covers the main body,
A rib separated into at least two or more along the lower surface edge of the main body is formed to protrude,
Two or more track-like coupling grooves into which ribs of other main bodies are inserted are formed on the surface of the cover so as to be spaced apart from each other, and the widths of the ribs and the coupling grooves correspond to each other. Is formed with a track-like sealing groove having a size including the coupling groove inside, and the opening edge of the main body is inserted,
Simultaneous coupling in the horizontal and vertical directions is characterized in that the separated part of the coupling groove of the other cover is inserted into the separated part of the rib of the main body, or the surface edges of different covers are simultaneously inserted. Possible container.   The container capable of simultaneous coupling in the horizontal and vertical directions according to claim 1, wherein a height of the rib is higher than a depth of the coupling groove.   2. The container capable of simultaneous coupling in the horizontal and vertical directions according to claim 1, wherein a region surrounded by the coupling groove on the surface of the cover is formed lower than other regions.   The container capable of simultaneous coupling in the horizontal and vertical directions according to claim 1, wherein an inclined portion extending downward is formed at an inlet of the sealing groove. The sealing groove is formed at a position surrounding the coupling groove;
The sealing groove and the coupling groove are adjacent to each other such that a wall between the sealing groove and the coupling groove is pushed toward the sealing groove by the rib inserted into the coupling groove. A container capable of simultaneous coupling in the horizontal and vertical directions according to claim 1. The shape of the vertical cross section of the sealing groove is circular, and the shape of the vertical cross section of the opening edge of the main body inserted into the sealing groove is circular,
The container capable of simultaneous coupling in the horizontal and vertical directions according to claim 1, wherein an inclined portion extending downward is formed at an inlet of the sealing groove. A container formed by a main body in which a storage space is formed and a cover covering the main body,
A rib separated into at least two or more along the lower surface edge of the main body is formed to protrude,
Two or more track-like grooves into which ribs of other main bodies are inserted are formed apart from each other on the surface of the cover, and the widths of the ribs and the grooves correspond to each other.
An air flow space is formed on the inner side surrounded by the ribs,
An air inlet / outlet is formed in a portion where the ribs are separated to form an air flow channel connecting the air inlet / outlet and the air flow space,
Simultaneous coupling in the horizontal and vertical directions is characterized in that the separated part of the coupling groove of the other cover is inserted into the separated part of the rib of the main body, or the surface edges of different covers are simultaneously inserted. Possible container. A container formed by a main body in which a storage space is formed and one side is opened, and a cover that covers the main body,
Ribs arranged along a pair of edges facing each other on the lower surface of the main body and separated into at least two or more are formed to protrude;
On the upper surface of the cover, a coupling groove into which a rib of another main body is inserted extends in the same direction as the direction in which the rib is arranged, and the width of the rib and the coupling groove corresponds to the cover. A track-shaped sealing groove having a size including the coupling groove therein is formed on the lower surface edge of the body, and the opening edge of the main body is inserted,
A container capable of simultaneous coupling in the horizontal and vertical directions, wherein upper and lower edges of adjacent different covers are simultaneously inserted into separated portions of the ribs of the main body.   The container capable of simultaneous coupling in the horizontal and vertical directions according to claim 8, wherein a cross-sectional shape of the coupling groove is expanded and expanded toward a lower part.   An air flow space is formed in the lower surface of the main body by the rib, and an air inlet / outlet is formed in a portion where the rib is separated or a portion where the rib is not formed to connect the air inlet / outlet and the air flow space. 9. A container capable of simultaneous coupling in horizontal and vertical directions according to claim 8, characterized in that a flow channel is formed. A container formed by a main body in which a storage space is formed and one side is opened, and a cover that covers the main body,
On the lower surface of the main body, at least two or more rib pairs protruding and extending in the first direction and spaced apart from each other are disposed in the second direction perpendicular to the first direction,
A coupling groove into which the rib is inserted is formed on the upper surface of the cover so as to correspond to the rib, and the width of the rib and the coupling groove corresponds to each other, and the coupling groove is formed on the lower surface edge of the cover. A track-shaped sealing groove having a size including the inside is formed and the opening edge of the main body is inserted,
A container capable of simultaneous coupling in the horizontal and vertical directions, wherein the distance between one rib pair and another adjacent rib pair is the same as or larger than the width of the upper surface edge of the cover of the adjacent containers .

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